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Free to download
Use NanoVoice with Apple Speech before deciding whether Lifetime features are worth it.
NanoVoice
Free dictation app
Try Mac dictation before paying for it.
Start free with Apple Speech and the same shortcut-to-paste workflow. Upgrade only if local models, templates, and Meeting Mode help your work.
Free with Apple Speech. Lifetime is $4.99 once and adds local Whisper, Meeting Mode, templates, and unlimited history.
NanoVoice / Free dictation appNative macOS
What the workflow includes
The useful parts,without another workspace.
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Apple Speech included
The free tier uses Apple's on-device speech recognition for everyday voice-to-text capture.
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Same shortcut workflow
Free dictation uses the same NanoVoice shortcut and paste-at-cursor behavior.
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No account
NanoVoice does not make you sign up just to try Mac dictation.
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Upgrade for templates
Lifetime adds templates, local models, Meeting Mode, themes, and BYOK providers.
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No forced trial countdown
The free tier is useful on its own, with the paid upgrade reserved for deeper workflows.
Free vs paid
The free tier is for dictation. Lifetime is for workflow.
If you only need quick speech-to-text, free Apple Speech may be enough. NanoVoice gives it a dedicated menu bar UI, local history, and keyboard-first paste behavior.
Upgrade when you want local Whisper dictation, templates, themes, and private meeting transcription.
Questions about this workflow
Short answers,before you install.
Is NanoVoice a free dictation app for Mac?
NanoVoice is free to download and use for basic dictation with Apple's on-device speech recognition. Lifetime is optional and adds advanced features.
What do I get in the paid version?
Lifetime adds local Whisper transcription, Meeting Mode, templates, themes, unlimited recordings history, and local or BYOK text enhancement.
Do I need a subscription?
No. NanoVoice has a free tier and a one-time Lifetime upgrade. It is not a monthly dictation subscription.
Ready when you speak
Give the thought somewhere to landbefore you lose the wording.
Start free with Apple Speech. Press ⌃⌘W, speak naturally, and see whether NanoVoice belongs in your workflow.
Free with Apple Speech. Lifetime is $4.99 once and adds local Whisper, Meeting Mode, templates, and unlimited history.
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